1997 Dodge Copperhead vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Copperhead. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Copperhead would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Copperhead is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Dodge Copperhead (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Copperhead will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Copperhead | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Copperhead | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
